Helium Health’s Acquisition of Maddy is a Rare Union Between Africa and the Middle East
Nigeria-based healthtech startup Helium Health today acquires Meddy, a UAE-based doctor booking platform for an undisclosed sum.
Category: Healthtech
Ghana’s mPharma Acquires Vine Pharmacy to Enter New Market
Ghanaian startup mPharma, has acquired a majority stake in Uganda’s Vine Pharmacy, marking the company’s debut into its newest…
54gene Makes Strategic Moves Following its $25M Series B Funding Round
54gene, the health technology company advancing African genomics research for improved global health outcomes, has secured $25M in a Series B funding round, led by Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund.
A New Milestone for Africa’s Healthtech Industry
In 2012, the Word Health Organization reported that the major cause of death for children under the age of 5 was the lack of access to medicine. It also highlighted that less than 50% of Africa’s population have access to healthcare.
Bill & Melinda Gates Funded Report Calls for Acceleration of Africa’s Healthtech Space
The report, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and titled, “Innovations in Health Product Distribution in Sub-Saharan Africa,” sets out a series of actionable recommendations for global health actors.